Know the Risks of Vasectomy

A potential concern with vasectomy is that you may later change your mind about wanting to father a child.

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Concerns Regarding Vasectomy

A vasectomy is surgery to cut the vas deferens, the tubes that carry a man’s sperm from his scrotum to testicles. A man who has had a successful vasectomy cannot make a woman pregnant. A potential concern with vasectomy is that you may later change your mind about wanting to father a child. Although it may be possible to reverse your vasectomy, there's no guarantee it will work. Image Courtesy: Getty Images

Unsupported Concerns of Vasectomy

For most men, a vasectomy doesn't cause any noticeable side effects, and serious complications are rare. Many men worry that a vasectomy could cause serious problems — but these fears are unfounded. Image Courtesy: Getty Images

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Pain

You may feel minor pain and pulling or tugging during surgery, but severe pain is rare. Likewise, after surgery you may have some pain, but for most men it's minor and goes away after a few days. Image Courtesy: Getty Images

Prognosis of Vasectomy

Vasectomy does not affect a man's ability to have an erection or orgasm, or ejaculate semen. Remember, a vasectomy does not prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Image Courtesy: Getty Images

After the Surgery

Your sperm count gradually decreases after a vasectomy. After about 3 months, sperm are no longer present in the semen. You must continue to use birth control to prevent pregnancy until your semen sample is totally free of sperm. Image Courtesy: Getty Images

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